NOTICE OF RACE

2026 RC Laser Southern Circuit
The Villages Winter Regatta

February 17, 2026

WHO’S COMING:

HOST: The Villages Model Yacht Squadron

LOCATION: Ashland Pond, The Villages, Florida

RULES: The regatta will be governed by the rules as defined in the current edition of Racing Rules of Sailing as modified by Appendix E, the sailing instructions, the AMYA RC Laser Class rules and by local conditions as necessary.

ENTRIES: 30 boat maximum. Skippers can enter online at www.rclaser.org, or by the direct entry form link: https://form.jotform.com/253276255952969/

ELIGIBILITY: The regatta is open to all RC Laser owners or boat charters.

FOOD AND DRINK: Lunch and beverages will be provided.

SCHEDULE: Tuesday February 17, 2026
9:00am Registration
9:30am Skippers meeting
10:00am Racing begins
Mid-day Lunch Break
3:00pm No race will begin after 3:00pm. Prizes to follow

FORMAT: Will be one fleet unless 16 boats register. After 16 registered boats the regatta will be Gold/Silver

ENTRY FEE: The entry fee will be $24.00. Lunch, Skippers Gift and Awards are included.

SCORING: The event will be scored under the Low Point System described in the Racing Rules of Sailing Appendix A.

PRIZES: The number of awards given will reflect the number of participants.

INFORMATION: John Santoro: jsantoro@yahoo.com 267-625-9500
Class Secretary Nick Mortgu: mortgu@comcast.net 609-820-0509

All vendors must have written approval of county and RC Laser NA two weeks prior to event.

All RC Laser logo or image merchandise sales must have written approval of “Out There Technology” and RC Laser NA two weeks prior to event.